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How do I apply for a Non-B visa through the Thai E-visa system while in Thailand?

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May 24, 2025

21 days ago

Verkpink ******

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Hello, has anyone had experience applying for a visa through the Thai E-visa system? I’m applying for a Non-B visa to work as a teacher, and right now I have a tourist visa (TR). Do I need to fill out the application while I’m in Thailand, or do I have to go to a Thai consulate in another country? And how many days does it usually take to get the visa?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The application process for a Non-B visa through the Thai E-visa system can vary based on your current location. You have the option to apply from either Thailand or a Thai consulate in another country. Some users have reported that applying in person at a consulate (like those in Laos) can expedite the process, with potential approval within a day or two after submission. It’s important to have the correct documentation, especially from your employer, when applying. The timeframe for visa issuance can differ by location, and some expats suggest confirming rules as they can be inconsistent.

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Chelsea ********

I could be wrong

... But what's saying a person needs to stay? Surely you could apply online visa the evisa site IN that country and then enter Thailand without a visa, waiting for the evisa to be approved... Once approved you simply go out and re-enter....? Am I missing something?

20 days ago

Brad *******

I applied for the 1 month ( and paid) extension before I left America, but when I arrived in Thailand they would not honor it. They said that I needed to go to immigration after 1 month. Buts whats funny is they honored my one month extension last summer when the tourist visa was 1 month on arrival

21 days ago

Graham ******

@Brad ******

You cannot get an extension outside of Thailand, it looks like you were scammed. BTW, a Tourist Visa is always 60 days on entry.

21 days ago

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Graham ******

Tod *********

@Verkpink *****

Go to Vientiane or Savannakhet,

make SURE you have the correct documentation from your school to upload, apply online, go pay in person at the consulate and you should be approved in a day or two after that

those are the two fastest consulates in S/E Asia for "regular" Non-Imm visas (B, O, ED)

21 days ago

Lloyd ********

You choose which country you want to apply from, you then enter that country and apply on line for the visa, you then wait in that country until the evisa is issued. Every country has different timelines for issuance. (Laos, you will have to visit the embassy only to pay, not submit paperwork).

21 days ago

Verkpink ******

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@Lloyd *******

I checked the websites of each consulate, and they say it takes 10-15 working days. So does that mean I need to plan to stay there for a while to wait for the visa result? Or has anyone ever received the result faster than that? It seems like a long time, so I want to plan my stay accordingly.

21 days ago

John **********

@Verkpink *****

Non-B tends to be done more quickly but depends on all the paperwork being correct. Yes you have to stay

21 days ago

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John **********

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